The Burkinabe national team, also known as the Stallions, has reached the quarter-finals of the 29th African Cup of Nations, and the players are expressing their joy and determination to achieve more in the tournament. Mohamed Koffi, a defender for Burkina Faso, shared his excitement in an interview with RFI.
Koffi highlighted the significance of reaching the quarter-finals, emphasizing that it has been a long-awaited achievement for the team. Burkina Faso had faced challenges in previous editions of the tournament, being eliminated in the first round in the last five African Cup of Nations.
The defender acknowledged the strength of their recent opponent, Zambia, the reigning African champions, and praised their offensive capabilities. Despite the tough competition, Burkina Faso managed to secure a solid performance, leading to their qualification for the quarter-finals. Koffi expressed the team’s unity and determination in reaching their goals together.
Looking ahead, Koffi revealed the team’s ambition to surpass the achievements of the 1998 generation. He spoke of the collective effort required to succeed and mentioned the importance of being cautious while facing formidable opponents. The Stallions are now setting their sights on reaching the final of the tournament, aiming for an even greater accomplishment in the African Cup of Nations.
